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Irish News, Jul 9, 2012
'Vigilante' Farmers Threaten Action Over Fuel-Sludge Dumping
Angry border farmers have threatened to set up overnight “vigilante patrols” at various Border crossings in a bid to catch rogue hauliers who are dumping hundreds of tonnes of toxic fuel-sludge near f...
'Vigilante' Farmers Threaten Action Over Fuel-Sludge Dumping
Angry border farmers have threatened to set up overnight “vigilante patrols” at various Border crossings in a bid to catch rogue hauliers who are dumping hundreds of tonnes of toxic fuel-sludge near f...
Irish News, Jul 9, 2012
Man Charged With Stabbings At Weekend Concert
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with a stabbing during the Swedish House Mafia concert in the Phoenix Park in Dublin at the weekend. 22-year-old Raymond Donnan from Greenfort Cresce...
Man Charged With Stabbings At Weekend Concert
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with a stabbing during the Swedish House Mafia concert in the Phoenix Park in Dublin at the weekend. 22-year-old Raymond Donnan from Greenfort Cresce...
Irish News, Jul 9, 2012
Cork Couple Fighting For Lives After UK Road Crash
A couple from Cork remain critically ill in hospital after they were seriously injured in a car crash in England last Friday. Con Twomey, 39, and his 36-year-old wife Elber, from Kanturk in north Cor...
Cork Couple Fighting For Lives After UK Road Crash
A couple from Cork remain critically ill in hospital after they were seriously injured in a car crash in England last Friday. Con Twomey, 39, and his 36-year-old wife Elber, from Kanturk in north Cor...
Irish News, Jul 9, 2012
Irish Thalidomide Association Take Action To Courts
Survivors of the drug Thalidomide have announced that they are to take legal action against the State. The Irish Thalidomide Association has said the decision was prompted by the Taoiseach, Tánaiste ...
Irish Thalidomide Association Take Action To Courts
Survivors of the drug Thalidomide have announced that they are to take legal action against the State. The Irish Thalidomide Association has said the decision was prompted by the Taoiseach, Tánaiste ...
Irish News, Jul 9, 2012
Driver Arrested After Gun Find
A 25-year-old man was arrested in Dublin yesterday after a gun was found in the car he was driving, garda have said. The car was stopped and searched at about 5.30pm on North Circular Road by gardai ...
Driver Arrested After Gun Find
A 25-year-old man was arrested in Dublin yesterday after a gun was found in the car he was driving, garda have said. The car was stopped and searched at about 5.30pm on North Circular Road by gardai ...
Irish News, Jul 9, 2012
€2.7m Worth Of Cigarettes Seized In Dublin Port
7 million contraband cigarettes, with a retail value of around €2.7m, have been seized at Dublin Port by customs officers. The "Raquel" and "Capital" brand cigarettes arrived in Dublin Port from Zeeb...
€2.7m Worth Of Cigarettes Seized In Dublin Port
7 million contraband cigarettes, with a retail value of around €2.7m, have been seized at Dublin Port by customs officers. The "Raquel" and "Capital" brand cigarettes arrived in Dublin Port from Zeeb...
Irish News, Jul 9, 2012
ILCU Reports Finds 47% Struggling To Pay Bills
According to a new report by the Irish League of Credit Unions, over 1.8 million people are left with €100 or less to live on a month after essential bills are paid. The new report has been generated...
ILCU Reports Finds 47% Struggling To Pay Bills
According to a new report by the Irish League of Credit Unions, over 1.8 million people are left with €100 or less to live on a month after essential bills are paid. The new report has been generated...
Irish News, Jul 9, 2012
Nationwide Student Survey Finds Half Drank While Underage
According to a new nationwide survey almost three-quarters of third-level students were sold alcohol in supermarkets and off-licences when they were under age. The survey of 1,450 students by marketi...
Nationwide Student Survey Finds Half Drank While Underage
According to a new nationwide survey almost three-quarters of third-level students were sold alcohol in supermarkets and off-licences when they were under age. The survey of 1,450 students by marketi...
Irish News, Jul 6, 2012
Electric An Post Mail Scooters Sold Off For Fraction Of Cost Price
Eight electric scooters bought by An Post, allegedly costing €10,000 each, have been sold on for a fraction of the price after plans to use them for delivering mail had to be scrapped. The eight Ital...
Electric An Post Mail Scooters Sold Off For Fraction Of Cost Price
Eight electric scooters bought by An Post, allegedly costing €10,000 each, have been sold on for a fraction of the price after plans to use them for delivering mail had to be scrapped. The eight Ital...
Irish News, Jul 6, 2012
Met Éireann Warns Of Fresh Flooding
Met Éireann has warned of possible flooding in parts of Leinster and east Munster as heavy rain continues to spread westwards across the country. The forecaster said a band of heavy rain which affect...
Met Éireann Warns Of Fresh Flooding
Met Éireann has warned of possible flooding in parts of Leinster and east Munster as heavy rain continues to spread westwards across the country. The forecaster said a band of heavy rain which affect...
Irish News, Jul 6, 2012
Freedom Of Information Legislation Extended To All Public Bodies
Freedom of Information legislation will be extended to all public bodies including An Garda Síochána and the Central Bank, the government has announced. The legislation will all now cover bodies in r...
Freedom Of Information Legislation Extended To All Public Bodies
Freedom of Information legislation will be extended to all public bodies including An Garda Síochána and the Central Bank, the government has announced. The legislation will all now cover bodies in r...
Irish News, Jul 6, 2012
Doctors Reminded Of Guidance On Provision Of Sickness Certs
The Medical Council is reminding doctors of its guidance on the provision of sickness certification to patients and the fact that such certificates should only be issued once a doctor considers a pati...
Doctors Reminded Of Guidance On Provision Of Sickness Certs
The Medical Council is reminding doctors of its guidance on the provision of sickness certification to patients and the fact that such certificates should only be issued once a doctor considers a pati...
Irish News, Jul 6, 2012
EIB Agrees To Fund 550 New Classrooms Across Ireland
The European Investment Bank today formally agreed to provide €100m to the Irish government for capital investment in schools across Ireland over the next 2 years. The initiative was launched in Dub...
EIB Agrees To Fund 550 New Classrooms Across Ireland
The European Investment Bank today formally agreed to provide €100m to the Irish government for capital investment in schools across Ireland over the next 2 years. The initiative was launched in Dub...
Irish News, Jul 6, 2012
'Operation Slow Down' Underway
"Operation Slow Down", a 24-hour garda crackdown on speeding, began at 7am this morning. Gardaí say the operation is designed to raise awareness of the dangers of excessive speed and reduce the numbe...
'Operation Slow Down' Underway
"Operation Slow Down", a 24-hour garda crackdown on speeding, began at 7am this morning. Gardaí say the operation is designed to raise awareness of the dangers of excessive speed and reduce the numbe...
Irish News, Jul 6, 2012
Ulster Bank CEO Waives Bonus As Crisis Continues
In response to political pressure, Ulster Bank chief executive Jim Brown has agreed to waive his annual bonus for 2012 in response to the unprecedented technical crisis that has affected tens of thous...
Ulster Bank CEO Waives Bonus As Crisis Continues
In response to political pressure, Ulster Bank chief executive Jim Brown has agreed to waive his annual bonus for 2012 in response to the unprecedented technical crisis that has affected tens of thous...
Irish News, Jul 6, 2012
Man Who Falsely Accused Louis Walsh Of Groping Him Loses Appeal
Unemployed dance teacher Leonard Watters, who falsely accused music manager Louis Walsh of groping him in a nightclub, has lost an appeal against his six month prison sentence. Mr Watters pleaded gui...
Man Who Falsely Accused Louis Walsh Of Groping Him Loses Appeal
Unemployed dance teacher Leonard Watters, who falsely accused music manager Louis Walsh of groping him in a nightclub, has lost an appeal against his six month prison sentence. Mr Watters pleaded gui...
Irish News, Jul 6, 2012
Seven Years For Former U2 Bassists Assistant
U2 bassist Adam Clayton's former personal assistant Carol Hawkins has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Hawkins was last week convicted on 181 counts of theft from the bassist's bank accounts ...
Seven Years For Former U2 Bassists Assistant
U2 bassist Adam Clayton's former personal assistant Carol Hawkins has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Hawkins was last week convicted on 181 counts of theft from the bassist's bank accounts ...
Irish News, Jul 5, 2012
New North-South Parliamentary Association Announced
Leinster House and Northern Assembly politicians gathered at Parliament Buildings at Stormont in Belfast yesterday to mark the formation of a new North-South Inter-Parliamentary Association. The firs...
New North-South Parliamentary Association Announced
Leinster House and Northern Assembly politicians gathered at Parliament Buildings at Stormont in Belfast yesterday to mark the formation of a new North-South Inter-Parliamentary Association. The firs...
Irish News, Jul 5, 2012
Man Found Guilty Of Raping His Mother
A man who claimed his 65-year-old mother consented to sex with him on Mother’s Day has been found guilty of raping her. The 45-year-old Dublin man had pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court...
Man Found Guilty Of Raping His Mother
A man who claimed his 65-year-old mother consented to sex with him on Mother’s Day has been found guilty of raping her. The 45-year-old Dublin man had pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court...
Irish News, Jul 5, 2012
Suspended Sentence For Man Who Attacked Priest
A man who attacked a priest because “bad spirits” told him to has been given a suspended sentence. 56-year-old Liam Farrell attacked the priest in his church with a chalice before trying to gouge out...
Suspended Sentence For Man Who Attacked Priest
A man who attacked a priest because “bad spirits” told him to has been given a suspended sentence. 56-year-old Liam Farrell attacked the priest in his church with a chalice before trying to gouge out...
Irish News, Jul 5, 2012
Ulster Bank And RBS Chiefs To Face Committee
Senior management from Ulster Bank will appear before the Oireachtas finance committee this afternoon. Ulster Bank chief executive Jim Brown will be accompanied by chief executive of UK corporate ban...
Ulster Bank And RBS Chiefs To Face Committee
Senior management from Ulster Bank will appear before the Oireachtas finance committee this afternoon. Ulster Bank chief executive Jim Brown will be accompanied by chief executive of UK corporate ban...
Irish News, Jul 5, 2012
Tax-Cheat TD Calls For Higher Taxes
As the scandal surrounding his own unpaid taxes, Independent TD Mick Wallace, has called on workers to pay more taxes. He also criticised the salary of an incoming semi-state chief executive. That i...
Tax-Cheat TD Calls For Higher Taxes
As the scandal surrounding his own unpaid taxes, Independent TD Mick Wallace, has called on workers to pay more taxes. He also criticised the salary of an incoming semi-state chief executive. That i...
Irish News, Jul 5, 2012
€120,000 Worth Of Cannabis Seized In Cork
Gardai in Cork have seized six kilos of cannabis, a haul with an estimated street value of €120,000. Officers from Togher, working in conjunction with Cork West Drug Unit, discovered the drugs when t...
€120,000 Worth Of Cannabis Seized In Cork
Gardai in Cork have seized six kilos of cannabis, a haul with an estimated street value of €120,000. Officers from Togher, working in conjunction with Cork West Drug Unit, discovered the drugs when t...
Irish News, Jul 5, 2012
Viable Explosive Device Made Safe In Cork
The Army Bomb Disposal Team have made safe a Viable Improvised Explosive Device found near a pub in Mayfield, Cork. Residents in nearby properties had to be evacuated during the overnight incident. ...
Viable Explosive Device Made Safe In Cork
The Army Bomb Disposal Team have made safe a Viable Improvised Explosive Device found near a pub in Mayfield, Cork. Residents in nearby properties had to be evacuated during the overnight incident. ...
Irish News, Jul 5, 2012
Pensioner Left Locked In Room For Nine Hours After Robbery
A pensioner is recovering after intruders locked him up in his home for over nine hours. The ordeal for Pat O’Toole, a widower in his late 70s, started around 10pm on Tuesday night when three men ent...
Pensioner Left Locked In Room For Nine Hours After Robbery
A pensioner is recovering after intruders locked him up in his home for over nine hours. The ordeal for Pat O’Toole, a widower in his late 70s, started around 10pm on Tuesday night when three men ent...
Irish News, Jul 5, 2012
NCA Launch Investigation Into Online Deal Sites
Public dissatisfaction with the level of service offered by online deal sites has lead to the National Consumer Agency (NCA) launching a review of the services. According to research published by the...
NCA Launch Investigation Into Online Deal Sites
Public dissatisfaction with the level of service offered by online deal sites has lead to the National Consumer Agency (NCA) launching a review of the services. According to research published by the...
Irish News, Jul 4, 2012
Leinster House Confirms Travels Expenses Were Misused
It has been confirmed that three left-wing TDs should not have used their taxpayer-funded travel expenses to go around the country canvassing against the €100 household charge. The Leinster House aut...
Leinster House Confirms Travels Expenses Were Misused
It has been confirmed that three left-wing TDs should not have used their taxpayer-funded travel expenses to go around the country canvassing against the €100 household charge. The Leinster House aut...
Irish News, Jul 4, 2012
Health Minister Calls For Calorie Labelling On Menus
Food businesses will be given six months to voluntarily introduce calorie menu labelling, or else face the possible introduction of a compulsory scheme, Minister for Health James Reilly has said. Mr ...
Health Minister Calls For Calorie Labelling On Menus
Food businesses will be given six months to voluntarily introduce calorie menu labelling, or else face the possible introduction of a compulsory scheme, Minister for Health James Reilly has said. Mr ...
Irish News, Jul 4, 2012
Trainee Pilots Course Cancelled And Students Abandoned
The Irish Aviation Authority has begun an investigation into the reports following the termination of a training contract involving a Florida-based college and the Waterford-based Pilot Training Centr...
Trainee Pilots Course Cancelled And Students Abandoned
The Irish Aviation Authority has begun an investigation into the reports following the termination of a training contract involving a Florida-based college and the Waterford-based Pilot Training Centr...
Irish News, Jul 4, 2012
Victim Has To Go And Collect Gardai To Investigate Break-In
A woman whose house was burgled had to drive to the local police station and collect a Gardai officer to investigate the crime, because he did not have a patrol car to drive himself. In an incident l...
Victim Has To Go And Collect Gardai To Investigate Break-In
A woman whose house was burgled had to drive to the local police station and collect a Gardai officer to investigate the crime, because he did not have a patrol car to drive himself. In an incident l...
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Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
